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Antique Silver Compass

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer
Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Located in Firenze, IT

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Equinoctial Dial, Neoclassical, Circa 1780
Antique French Brass Equinoctial Dial, Neoclassical, Circa 1780

Antique French Brass Equinoctial Dial, Neoclassical, Circa 1780

Located in Firenze, IT

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

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1780s French Neoclassical Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The compass is secured with a plain domed silver plated bevel.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700.

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Brass surveying compass by W & S Jones of London
Brass surveying compass by W & S Jones of London

Brass surveying compass by W & S Jones of London

Located in London, GB

A brass surveying compass, by W & S Jones of London, circa 1800. Compass silvered 5 inch dial engraved: W & S JONES – LONDON Brass frame with two folding sights, underside with nee...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Augsburg portable brass sundial and compass by Andreas Vogler
Augsburg portable brass sundial and compass by Andreas Vogler

Augsburg portable brass sundial and compass by Andreas Vogler

Located in London, GB

Hinged latitude arc divided 20 to 80 degrees. 1 ½ inch silvered 16-point compass rose, with cardinal points.

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Late 18th Century German Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris" presented in their original brown leather case.

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Tiffany 925 silver Masonic cigarette case, WWI memorial. USA, 1920.
Tiffany 925 silver Masonic cigarette case, WWI memorial. USA, 1920.

Tiffany 925 silver Masonic cigarette case, WWI memorial. USA, 1920.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Milan, IT

On either side of the box, in the center, are two embossed gilt-silver elements: a square and compass on one side and a cross with an angel on the other, in memory of the victims of ...

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

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George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass
George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass

George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

The hinged lid opening to reveal a silver gilt compartment for vestas. A compass set into one face with gold rim.

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1910s English Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca
A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

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H 4.73 in Dm 5.12 in

A Brass Equinoctial Dial French 1780ca

Located in Firenze, IT

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

V frame supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees horicontal circle with chamfered silver scale standing on a four screw tripo...

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1840s Great Britain (UK) Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780
Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

Silver Metal Butterfield Dial Germany, circa 1780

Located in Firenze, IT

Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Octagonal silver metal dial inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator.

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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver compass vesta case; an addition to our boxes and cases collection This exceptional antique V...

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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

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H 1.58 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858

Located in Milan, IT

This box contains: parallel for nautical chart, ruler with double scale, silver compass, three compasses with different measures, different drawing pens, etc.

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1850s British Antique Silver Compass

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The octagonal gilt brass base has a glazed silver compass rose showing a magnetic variation of a few degrees west.

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18th Century Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass
Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass

By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.

Located in NEWARK, GB

An attractive and rare antique, Victorian era sterling silver vesta case with an inset compass. This vesta is a good size with a smooth polished finish, the front set with a working...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver

Located in NEWARK, GB

A fantastic antique, Victorian compass fob pendant designed as a ships wheel. This is a nice sized piece, crafted in sterling silver, well designed as a ships wheel with a central w...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890

Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from polished brass and the ring being made from English sterling silver.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico
19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The gilt brass circular base has a glazed silver compass rose and blued steel hands indicating North and South (N and S).

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial And Compass By Michael Butterfield Paris Circa 1700

By Michael Butterfield

Located in Firenze, IT

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700.

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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant
Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant

Masonic JHW 9 Karat 15 Karat Gold Square And Compasses Cross Ball Orb Pendant

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

- The “Square and Compasses” is crafted in 15K gold. - The cross ball orb is crafted in silver and 9K gold.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons
Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Wonderfully comprehensive set of antique drawing tools Displays a desirable aged patina Silver nickel compasses with bone and ivorine handles Leather bound in dark red hues - plea...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant
Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant

Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant

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H 1.25 in W 1.13 in D 0.19 in Dm 1.13 in

Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Pendant

By Pendleton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian Albert chain compass fob in sterling silver. Hallmarked by Pendleton & Sons, Birmingham, England, 1887.

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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Description: This French equinoctial compass sundial is a rare and precious piece. It features a silvered compass scale, two water levels, a folding gnomon, an hour ring, and a latit...

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1870s Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass
Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Antique William IV Sterling Silver Locking Travelling Compass

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual and rare antique William IV English sterling silver locking travelling compass; an addition to our diverse silver collection This exce...

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1830s English William IV Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

19th Century Lacquered Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow

By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow

Located in Norwich, GB

V frame supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees horicontal circle with chamfered silver scale standing on a four screw tripo...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London The enamel compass rose finely segmented Marked TH and dated 1787.

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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France
19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France

By Jacques Linedal

Located in Milan, IT

A 19th century silvered and gilt-brass horizontal compass-sundial, signed Jacques Linedal fecit a Dieppe Lat. 49, with folding scroll support gnomon, the compass with a blued needle,...

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19th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Men's Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat, Circa 1850s Size 11.5-12
Men's Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat, Circa 1850s Size 11.5-12

Men's Diamond Ring 1.25 Carat, Circa 1850s Size 11.5-12

Located in Northampton, MA

It is set in a raised crimped silver coronet mounting with four prongs at the compass points.

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass
Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass

Rare Sterling Silver Desk Globe Compass

Located in New York, NY

Very rare sterling silver compass in the shape of a World globe. A superbly crafted piece with amazing attention to detail.

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19th Century American Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Metal

17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS
17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS

17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS

Located in Essex, MA

A late 17th century French silver pocket sundial, engraved "Butterfield a Paris", by Michael Butterfield (1675-1715) with inset compass well, double horary scale, latitudes 49 and 5...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip
Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip

By Mappin Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Most unique money clip: a large figural "sundial" set with a small brass compass. Made and signed by MAPPIN. Silver plated. 2" in diameter.

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1910s British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Combined Vesta Case, Whistle & Compass
Victorian Silver Combined Vesta Case, Whistle & Compass

Victorian Silver Combined Vesta Case, Whistle & Compass

By Frederick Edmonds 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta Case made in the form of a Whistle, combined with a working Compass to the hinged lid, with attached stirrup shaped suspension ring.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736
Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736

Silver Pocket Sundial Compass French Jean Baptiste Nicolas DELURE 1695-1736

Located in Firenze, IT

Brown leather case richly decorated with floral motifs. Signed around the compass DELURE in Paris. France, late 17th century Gross weight : 32,44 g

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1710s French Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass
Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass

Beautiful Circa 1830s Lewis Michael Surveyors Compass

Located in Placerville, CA

By 1815 he was back in Pennsylvania at McConnellsburg working as a clockmaker. No compasses are known with this address. In about 1827 he moved to Somerset Boro where he is listed as...

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1830s American Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

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H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium

Located in Greenlawn, NY

The silver cube features a clock, compass, engraved Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, a monthly calendar and a barometer and is mounted on a silver swivel base.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

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Antique Silver Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver compass you’re looking for. Each antique silver compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the antique silver compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Butterfield Paris, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd and Frederick Edmonds produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver Compass?

Prices for an antique silver compass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $6,534, while the average can fetch as much as $1,593.